United States Government-Science, technology, and society

The student understands the role the government plays in developing policies and establishing conditions that influence scientific discoveries and technological innovations. The student is expected to:

Understand how U.S. constitutional protections such as patents have fostered competition and entrepreneurship.

Identify examples of government-assisted research that, when shared with the private sector, have resulted in improved consumer products such as computer and communication technologies.

The student understands the impact of advances in science and technology on government and society. The student is expected to:

Understand the potential impact on society of recent scientific discoveries and technological innovations.

Evaluate the impact of the Internet and other electronic information on the political process.